New Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag is set to sell a player for the second time in two years, after previously letting him go at Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag made some questionable decisions during his two seasons at the club. He signed Antony and Andre Onana, players who have failed to meet expectations.

Nevertheless, the Dutchman ended the club's five-year trophy drought with the League Cup win in 2023 and then followed it up with an FA Cup. He was fired in October 2024 and replaced with Ruben Amorim.

After Xabi Alonso left Bayer Leverkusen to join Real Madrid, the former Ajax boss was hired to replace him in May.

Ten Hag takes over a Leverkusen side that finished second after winning their first Bundesliga title in the 2023/24 season.

They will need to spend significantly in the transfer market after selling their best player, Florian Wirtz, to Liverpool

Moreover, they will need to bolster their squad since they will be playing in the Champions League again.

"I've come to Leverkusen to back up the ambitions that have grown in recent years. It's an appealing role to build something in this period of transition and develop an ambitious team," Erik ten Hag said via the Bundesliga.

Matej Kovar, a former Manchester United goalkeeper, is reportedly set to be sold by Leverkusen, coincidentally following Ten Hag's arrival.

The 55-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 and a year later sold the Czech goalkeeper for €9million (KSh 1.3 million). The 25-year-old goalkeeper spent a season on loan at Sparta Prague.

He was the second choice in Leverkusen's Bundesliga-winning campaign. He was the second choice last season behind Lukas Hradecky, but played in the Champions League.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Kovar will be sold again by the Dutchman who is building a squad for next season. The report adds that he is close to joining Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

He impressed when called upon at Leverkusen, and some fans have been wondering why he never got a chance at Old Trafford.

Andre Onana joined Manchester United in 2023 from Inter Milan, but his performances have been underwhelming. Last season, he made headlines multiple times due to high-profile errors.

Amorim is reportedly looking to sign a goalkeeper to challenge the Cameroonian, with several names linked to the move. Kovar, however, said he will consider a return to his former team.

"Of course, they're [United] still my heart. I spent many years at the club," Kovar said via MEN. "I'll take a look when I get a chance. United are going through a difficult season."

Earlier, reported that Erik ten Hag could reunite with Alejandro Garnacho and Antony after taking charge at Leverkusen.

The former Ajax boss replaced Xabi Alonso at the club and is trying to bolster their attack for his first season.

Garnacho thrived under Ten Hag, and but is set to leave in the coming months alongside Antony.

Source: TUKO.co.ke